Leeds United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours 2020/2021

Kingp35

Two up after 8 mins. We're going up!

Q_Ball

Nervous last few minutes

Q_Ball

F**k

Kingp35

What a balls up.

GoldFour4

What a mess. Still a 10 point gap to third but should be 12.

purple hands

Pure Leeds.

stryker mcqueen

And we're back haha

Eggs For Dinner

Started because Kiko came for a cross he shouldn't have. All because he had nothing to do at that point

Mushy

Vintage!

10000maniacs

Shocking second half. Now I am worried we will end Fulhams 3 match losing run next Saturday.

funnights74

stryker mcqueen wrote: »

And we're back haha

Just when I was feeling optimistic good old Leeds fall back to old ways, I should have known better, and bad timing with the Christmas games right ahead. I wonder how the confidence will be affected by this.

Keyzer

Painful to watch the second half but hopefully just a speed bump. We've had 7 wins and 1 draw from the last 8 games, thats a pretty good return.

Ceist_Beag

Big game next Saturday, lose that and doubts will return but a win there should put us in a very healthy position. Obviously it's hard not to think back to last season and to worry about it all, but such is the life of being a Leeds fan. I'm trying my best to remain objective right now ... it's not easy!
As Keyzer said though, the recent run has been incredibly positive, let's just hope Saturday was a minor blip.

purple hands

Fulham have three losses on the bounce and then Leeds roll into town. Ye all know how this goes :pac:

Hopefully Cooper will be back on Saturday. I like Berardi but he's a RB playing CB and we've missed Cooper's composure and command of the box. The poor lad Struijk had an absolute mare when he was brought on too. Some experienced (and taller!) back-up at CB wouldn't go amiss in the January transfer window.

Keyzer

Strong rumours Ben White is going to Chelsea in Jan for 25M.

I'd dearly love to see him stay but Leeds don't have the financial clout to compete with Chelsea at this point in time. I hope he stays for the season because he's been phenomenal but I wish him well if he moves on.

Ceist_Beag

That would be a massive blow, if true. As you say we haven't a hope of competing or persuading him to stay but he has been a huge part of our season and would be irreplaceable I feel.

Keyzer

Ceist_Beag wrote: »

That would be a massive blow, if true. As you say we haven't a hope of competing or persuading him to stay but he has been a huge part of our season and would be irreplaceable I feel.

True - seen him play twice this season and he was outstanding, really solid player.

But money talks and Brighton would be crazy not to accept the rumored 25M. I think its crazy a player of such caliber was allowed to leave on loan, Brighton must have two savage CB's.

NuckChorris1

Keyzer wrote: »

True - seen him play twice this season and he was outstanding, really solid player.

But money talks and Brighton would be crazy not to accept the rumored 25M. I think its crazy a player of such caliber was allowed to leave on loan, Brighton must have two savage CB's.

Three I think. Lewis Dunk is an England international now and super Shane Duffy is there. Then they have Webster who they paid £25m for last summer so must rate him at same level. Hopefully they will see that White's value will only go up from staying with us until summer. He'd be a season-changing loss.

Keyzer

Keyzer wrote: »

But money talks and Brighton would be crazy not to accept the rumored 25M.

It would seem like a bit of an undervalue to me. He is easily the best player in the division. If Leeds were promoted and I heard they were paying 30 or 40 million for him I'd say it was good business...

davedanon

Based on his current form he's worth £50m right now. Chelsea already have dozens of players out on loan. Brighton would be crazy to sell him to them for half what he's worth. And FWIW, and I know footballers don't think like this, but White is burnishing his reputation with us every time he plays. What if he goes to Chelsea, who aren't in good form, and shipping a lot of goals, and it doesn't go well? But like I said, all footballers think they're the best in the world, and rarely if ever strategise their transfers to their own best advantage - apart from in their pockets, of course. Look at Haaland wanting to go to the busted flush that is Man U. White does seem like a thoughtful, sensible guy though. Let's hope he prefers to stay until the end of the season, and then see what happens.

is_that_so

davedanon wrote: »

Based on his current form he's worth £50m right now. Chelsea already have dozens of players out on loan. Brighton would be crazy to sell him to them for half what he's worth. And FWIW, and I know footballers don't think like this, but White is burnishing his reputation with us every time he plays. What if he goes to Chelsea, who aren't in good form, and shipping a lot of goals, and it doesn't go well? But like I said, all footballers think they're the best in the world, and rarely if ever strategise their transfers to their own best advantage - apart from in their pockets, of course. Look at Haaland wanting to go to the busted flush that is Man U. White does seem like a thoughtful, sensible guy though. Let's hope he prefers to stay until the end of the season, and then see what happens.

41 players out on loan!:eek: White represents quality and talent you can see over the kids scattered all over the place. As others have said it is down to Brighton's plans. They can see how well this loan is working out and why would they give away a real talent cheaply? On balance I'd expect them to reject overtures until the summer at least. After all, January is often a time of lean but very expensive pickings.

davedanon

is_that_so wrote: »

41 players out on loan!:eek: White represents quality and talent you can see over the kids scattered all over the place. As others have said it is down to Brighton's plans. They can see how well this loan is working out and why would they give away a real talent cheaply? On balance I'd expect them to reject overtures until the summer at least. After all, January is often a time of lean but very expensive pickings.

I agree. But Fat Frank would like nothing better than to f*ck us over.

Zaph

I thought I had read somewhere that there was no recall clause in White's loan deal. If that was true Brighton couldn't sell him in January because they'd have to bring him back before they could sell him. Anyone know for sure if this is the case?

is_that_so

Zaph wrote: »

I thought I had read somewhere that there was no recall clause in White's loan deal. If that was true Brighton couldn't sell him in January because they'd have to bring him back before they could sell him. Anyone know for sure if this is the case?

According to this they have to agree a recall clause in advance. My reading of that is that he'd have to play out the season loan based on their agreement.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/latest-leeds-united-news/leeds-united-fans-can-relax-no-chance-brighton-will-recall-ben-white-january-transfer-window-997135

Eggs For Dinner

Unpopular opinion:

I watched the U23s last night. Very disappointed with Eddie's performance. Very lazy and selfish and I don't think he would fit in with the current squad. I appreciate that strikers, by their nature, are selfish but IMO Paddy gives twice as much for the team. He's the only one who stopped and shrugged the shoulders when a move broke down. Everyone else did what the 1st squad do, chase it down.

Hugely talented but not what we need right now.

PabloAndRoy

Eggs For Dinner wrote: »

Unpopular opinion:

I watched the U23s last night. Very disappointed with Eddie's performance. Very lazy and selfish and I don't think he would fit in with the current squad. I appreciate that strikers, by their nature, are selfish but IMO Paddy gives twice as much for the team. He's the only one who stopped and shrugged the shoulders when a move broke down. Everyone else did what the 1st squad do, chase it down.

Hugely talented but not what we need right now.

Neither unpopular nor unknown ;-)

Wouldn't bother me too much if they sent Nketiah back. His, and Arsenal's, attitude sucked. He should count himself lucky to get to learn under Bielsa. The 2nd goal v Hull, where Bamford ran from the Leeds goal line, shows what he does.

Lamper.sffc

He is a talented player no doubt. While I have enjoyed his goals, I did think he seemed a little too arrogant at times for such a young player. Id still like him to stay though

Hijpo

Im not sure what to make of nketiah and his attitude, i do like him as a player. The one thing that stands out though is that he is a different style\type of player to Bamford. I think this is crucial when Bielsa needs to change tac. Really hope they do some business in January to give him more options.

Q_Ball

Does the price of a gold membership go down after Christmas? Haven't had one since the league one days and dying to get over for a game

is_that_so

Hijpo wrote: »

Im not sure what to make of nketiah and his attitude, i do like him as a player. The one thing that stands out though is that he is a different style\type of player to Bamford. I think this is crucial when Bielsa needs to change tac. Really hope they do some business in January to give him more options.

Look at Costa and how long it has taken him to figure things out. He's only 20. It would be preferable to keep him rather than try to get others up to speed. From snippets I've read from him he does seem to understand this is a learning process and that a change of location is good for him to experience. With the new man in at Arsenal I think they'll leave him but it is all up to him.

Mushy

Disaster start anyway, 1 down and Pablo injured

blaa85

Never a penalty, very poor from the ref. Big test today.

Mushy

Bamford goal

blaa85

Eddie and Paddy combine! C'mon lads, one more!

10000maniacs

blaa85 wrote: »

Eddie and Paddy combine! C'mon lads, one more!

Doh!, wrong end.
I hope that Cardiff collapse is not the phycological event that defines our season. Leeds do phycological. Remember last season.

Carcharodon

Mitrovic will give White nightmares tonight, such a handful to deal with, great battle and test for White.
Should be a hectic finish

Carcharodon

Didn’t really do enough in that second half, looked very flat at times

10000maniacs

I hope its not going to be a Christmas ****show this year.

is_that_so

10000maniacs wrote: »

I hope its not going to be a Christmas ****show this year.

2/3 look like potential points, 5 points or more would be good.

10000maniacs

is_that_so wrote: »

2/3 look like potential points, 5 points or more would be good.

Yeah but Leeds don't do bad spells very well. But I hope you are right. We are still 9 points safe from the playoffs.

Carcharodon

Break the bank for Mitrovic, the man is a beast, wishful thinking I know

stryker mcqueen

Just saw the penalty decision...... Fooking hell

Mushy

Quite comfortably the worst decision of the season

purple hands

Up there with the Millwall peno

What is it about London?!

Shlippery

Sky Sports seemingly free today for anyone with Sky in the house, can get the Leeds Preston game from 5!

Hopefully something good can come. Looks like Spurs are ready to take Clarke back as well, but don't think it'll be a huge loss.

Zaph

Shlippery wrote: »

Sky Sports seemingly free today for anyone with Sky in the house, can get the Leeds Preston game from 5!

Hopefully something good can come. Looks like Spurs are ready to take Clarke back as well, but don't think it'll be a huge loss.

I have Sky but can't seem to get Sky Sports on Sky Go, which is a bit of a pain.

purple hands

Absolutely woeful so far, Preston deservedly leading

jacool

Referee bringing out cards for second half. Pearson, Browne and Nugent should all have been booked. PNE were all over Leeds first 10 minutes. Some suicidal cross field mis passes for the Whites, but Leeds have been on top last 20. Need a little composure and getting to the bye line. Totally missing Hernandez in the middle for a bit of calmness.

Q_Ball

It's a bit early to be time wasting